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Less than one week before the 2016 presidential election, Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, spoke to young voters in Milwaukee and touched heavily on how becoming a parent has impacted her ideas toward the future of the country. “This is, unquestionably, the most consequential election of my lifetime, and I feel that […]

Black. Lives. Matter. The hashtag emerged in 2013 and changed social activism ever since. It’s 2016 now and those words still serve as a call to action. The co-founders of that hashtag aim to live in a society where everyone has the access to make decisions over their own lives. They have been traveling across […]

Early voting has been a popular topic this year. The numbers of polling stations voters are able to utilize, the hours open in proportion to the number of voters polling places serve, gerrymandering and limits on early voting have been a hot topic in this election cycle. But I don’t think I’ll ever take advantage […]

In the weeks leading up to the presidential election, 3,027 voters have spoiled 3,227 absentee ballots throughout the state of Wisconsin, which remains a battleground state for the presidential election and a closely contested U.S. Senate seat. To put that number in context, 775,560 Wisconsinites voted early (early voting ended November 4), according to the […]

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“I want to change your perception about every bite of food you bring to your lips.” Kyle Cherek’s “We Eat What We Are” TEDxUW Milwaukee talk, highlighted how flavor plays a role in our memory and identity. His talk explored how flavors formed us and how our food choices affect our future. Nearly 40 people […]

Rising indie stars Hippo Campus captivated students on October 6 with a wildly energetic and, many students felt, impressive show in UW-Milwaukee’s own Union Ballroom – closing the book on UWM’s debut Homecoming week. The event drew in over 300 students on a Thursday night and set the stage for a (possible) new UWM tradition. […]

A group of approximately 175 people, mostly students, gathered in Spaights Plaza on Thursday afternoon, before counter-protesting an appearance by members of the infamous Westboro Baptist Church.  A few of the protesters made emotional testimonials as to why they came out to oppose the WBC and reminded the counter-protesters to remain peaceful when confronting the […]

Part two of our election panel is a lively discussion between Dan O’Donell from WISN radio as well as representatives from the College Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty. Hosted by Stevan Stojanovic and Katarina Vergara. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7ziDsuwxks&feature=youtu.be&w=700&rel=0]

Students in JAMS 342 Television News Reporting are creating two panel shows before the election. The first one features two hosts and three panelists discussing the candidates, as well as  giving their own views on the election. Every aspect of this show, including all behind the scenes work—director, producer, audio, switcher, CG operator and camera operators—was done […]

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